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Comparative Adjective

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An adjective used to compare two things, typically formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'taller', 'more difficult'.

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Superlative Adjective

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An adjective used to compare three or more things, typically formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective. Example: 'tallest', 'most difficult'.

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Adjective

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A word that describes a noun. Example: 'warm', 'cheap', 'old'.

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Forming Comparatives with One-Syllable Adjectives

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For one-syllable adjectives, add '-er' to the end. Example: 'tall' becomes 'taller'.

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Forming Comparatives with Two-Syllable Adjectives

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For two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add '-er'. Example: 'happy' becomes 'happier'.

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Forming Comparatives with More than Two Syllables

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For adjectives with three or more syllables, use 'more' before the adjective. Example: 'difficult' becomes 'more difficult'.

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Using 'than' in Comparisons

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The word 'than' is used to make comparisons between two things. Example: 'taller than', 'cheaper than'.

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Identifying Comparative Forms

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Recognize the comparative form of adjectives in sentences. Example: 'This book is cheaper than that one'.

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Identifying Superlative Forms

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Recognize the superlative form of adjectives in sentences. Example: 'She is the tallest in the class'.

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Comparative vs. Superlative

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Comparative compares two items, while superlative compares three or more. Example: 'better' (comparative) vs. 'best' (superlative).